project file (.acd) data source type and require an EtherNet/IP (CIP) driver. The data from the .acd project file is later accessed from the device or server running the

Studio 5000 Logix Designer

project file.

FactoryTalk Edge Gateway

is compatible with Logix firmware revisions 16.00 or later.

FactoryTalk Smart Object

instances are supported in Logix firmware revisions 28.00 or later.

The

Studio 5000 Logix Designer

project file (.acd) data source is compatible with these drivers: FactoryTalk Live Data and EtherNet/IP (CIP).

To add a data source from a

Studio 5000 Logix Designer

project file (.acd)

Select Data Flow
> Data Sources
, and then from Configure Data Sources
, add a data source.

To add the first data source, select Add Data Sources
.

To add a subsequent data source, select Add

Enter the name

and then from Data Browse Path Type
,
select Logix Project File (ACD)
.

The name must contain only letters, numbers, and hyphens.

Browse for the file path and select the .acd file.

(optional) To generate the namespace, select Auto-populate namespace
.

From Driver for Collection,
select the FactoryTalk Live Data or EtherNet/IP (CIP) driver.

TIP:

To populate a namespace and collect data from

FactoryTalk Smart Object

instances available from .acd project files, select the EtherNet/IP (CIP) driver.

Enter the collection path.

TIP:

Whether the gateway is online or offline, enter a collection path to add a data source from a

Studio 5000 Logix Designer

project file. Edit the data source to enter the correct collection path.

Select Save
to add the data source.

Data source configuration

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Add a data source from a Studio 5000 Logix Designer Project File (.acd)

Add a data source from a
Studio 5000 Logix Designer
Project File (.acd)